Knowledge of spinach's botanical name is crucial in agriculture, testing understanding of plant taxonomy and scientific nomenclature. The provided options are:
The task is to identify the correct botanical name for spinach from these options. Spinach, a leafy green flowering plant, is scientifically designated as Spinacia oleracea.
Consequently, the correct botanical name for spinach among the given choices is: Spinacia oleracea
Mandarin orange-Fruit Crop
Mandarin oranges (Botanical name - Citrus reticulata, Family - Rutaceae), commonly known as Santra, are the most refreshing and health-promoting juicy fruits. Besides Vitamin C, it is an excellent source of pectin and certain essential oils. The juice is advised to patients. Subtropical and tropical climates are required for the growth of santra. The trees grow luxuriantly in 1.5 m deep well-drained soils free from excess salts and having adequate content of organic matter. The important varieties are Nagpur santra (Maharashtra), Khansi mandarin (Assam), Coorg mandarin (Karnataka), Kinnow (Punjab), Emperor, Hill orange, Mudkhed seedless, and Honey (for kitchen gardening). Santra are commercially propagated by shield or ‘T’ budding on rootstocks like jamberi or rangpur lime. Average yield is 80 to 160 fruits per tree.
| List-I (Vegetable) | List-II (Family) |
| (A) Onion | (I) Cruciferae |
| (B) Carrot | (II) Solanaceae |
| (C) Potato | (III) Umbelliferae |
| (D) Cauliflower | (IV) Liliaceae |